UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-2402
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Sovereign Bond
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 05/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2012 - 06/30/2013
2X03 John Hancock Funds Bond Fund
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933759017
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Security: 060505559
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2013
Ticker: BMLPRQ
ISIN: US0605055591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHARON L. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK O. BOVENDER, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD W. DONALD Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, Mgmt For For
JR.
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL, III Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID YOST Mgmt For For
2. AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY ON PAY).
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2013.
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT ON POLITICAL Shr For Against
CONTRIBUTIONS.
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROXY ACCESS. Shr Against For
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MULTIPLE BOARD Shr Against For
SERVICE.
7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING. Shr For Against
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Hugh Mchaffie
Name Hugh Mchaffie
Title President
Date 08/21/2013