UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act File No. 811-21842
First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II
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Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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Address of Principal Executive Offices (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code)
W. Scott Jardine
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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Name and Address (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code) of Agent for Service
(630) 765-8000
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Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
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Date of reporting period: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
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Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other
than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24
and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the
most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory,
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clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Ticker: F Security ID: 345370860
Meeting Date: MAY 08, 2014 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 12, 2014
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Stephen G. Butler For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Kimberly A. Casiano For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Anthony F. Earley, Jr. For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Edsel B. Ford, II For For Management
1.5 Elect Director William Clay Ford, Jr. For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Richard A. Gephardt For For Management
1.7 Elect Director James P. Hackett For For Management
1.8 Elect Director James H. Hance, Jr. For For Management
1.9 Elect Director William W. Helman, IV For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. For For Management
1.11 Elect Director John C. Lechleiter For For Management
1.12 Elect Director Ellen R. Marram For For Management
1.13 Elect Director Alan Mulally For For Management
1.14 Elect Director Homer A. Neal For For Management
1.15 Elect Director Gerald L. Shaheen For For Management
1.16 Elect Director John L. Thornton For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named For Against Management
Executive Officers' Compensation
4 Approve Non-Employee Director Omnibus For For Management
Stock Plan
5 Approve Recapitalization Plan for all Against For Shareholder
Stock to Have One-vote per Share
6 Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Against For Shareholder
Special Meetings
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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Ticker: FTR Security ID: 35906A108
Meeting Date: MAY 14, 2014 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 18, 2014
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Leroy T. Barnes, Jr. For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Peter C.B. Bynoe For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Edward Fraioli For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Daniel J. McCarthy For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Pamela D.A. Reeve For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Virginia P. Ruesterholz For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Howard L. Schrott For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Larraine D. Segil For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Mark Shapiro For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Myron A. Wick, III For For Management
1.11 Elect Director Mary Agnes Wilderotter For For Management
2 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named For For Management
Executive Officers' Compensation
3 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Ticker: GE Security ID: 369604103
Meeting Date: APR 23, 2014 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: FEB 24, 2014
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director W. Geoffrey Beattie For For Management
2 Elect Director John J. Brennan For For Management
3 Elect Director James I. Cash, Jr. For For Management
4 Elect Director Francisco D'Souza For For Management
5 Elect Director Marijn E. Dekkers For For Management
6 Elect Director Ann M. Fudge For For Management
7 Elect Director Susan J. Hockfield For For Management
8 Elect Director Jeffrey R. Immelt For For Management
9 Elect Director Andrea Jung For For Management
10 Elect Director Robert W. Lane For For Management
11 Elect Director Rochelle B. Lazarus For For Management
12 Elect Director James J. Mulva For For Management
13 Elect Director James E. Rohr For For Management
14 Elect Director Mary L. Schapiro For For Management
15 Elect Director Robert J. Swieringa For For Management
16 Elect Director James S. Tisch For For Management
17 Elect Director Douglas A. Warner, III For For Management
18 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named For For Management
Executive Officers' Compensation
19 Ratify Auditors For For Management
20 Provide for Cumulative Voting Against For Shareholder
21 Stock Retention/Holding Period Against Against Shareholder
22 Require More Director Nominations Than Against Against Shareholder
Open Seats
23 Provide Right to Act by Written Consent Against Against Shareholder
24 Cessation of All Stock Options and Against Against Shareholder
Bonuses
25 Seek Sale of Company Against Against Shareholder
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IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
Ticker: IRM Security ID: 462846106
Meeting Date: MAY 29, 2014 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 03, 2014
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1a Elect Director Ted R. Antenucci For For Management
1b Elect Director Pamela M. Arway For For Management
1c Elect Director Clarke H. Bailey For For Management
1d Elect Director Kent P. Dauten For For Management
1e Elect Director Paul F. Deninger For For Management
1f Elect Director Per-Kristian Halvorsen For For Management
1g Elect Director Michael W. Lamach For For Management
1h Elect Director William L. Meaney For For Management
1i Elect Director Walter C. Rakowich For For Management
1j Elect Director Vincent J. Ryan For Against Management
1k Elect Director Alfred J. Verrecchia For For Management
2 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named For For Management
Executive Officers' Compensation
3 Ratify Auditors For For Management
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
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) FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark R. Bradley
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Mark R. Bradley, President
Date July 18, 2014
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.