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 number 811-21380
| Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
| 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 |
| Pasadena, CA 91101 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
| Donald F. Crumrine |
| Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated |
| 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720 |
| Pasadena, CA 91101 |
| (Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 626-795-7300
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
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 (§§ 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, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012
REGISTRANT NAME: Flaherty & Crumrine / Claymore Total Return
Fund Incorporated
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811 -
21380
REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2011 -
06/30/2012
REGISTRANT ADDRESS: 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 720, Pasadena, California 91101
NAME OF SERIES (AS
APPLICABLE): __________________________________
| Issuer of Portfolio Security | Exchange Ticker Symbol |
CUSIP # | Shareholder Meeting Date |
Summary of Matter Voted On | Who Proposed Matter: Issuer / Shareholder |
Whether Fund Cast Vote on Matter |
Fund's Vote For or Against Proposal, or Abstain; For or Withhold Regarding Election of Directors |
Whether Vote Was For or Against Management |
| AON CORP | AON | 037389AK9 | 5/18/2012 | Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| AON CORP | AON | 037389AK9 | 5/18/2012 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| AON CORP | AON | 037389AK9 | 5/18/2012 | Approve director | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Advisory say on pay vote to approve executive compensation | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Disclosure of government employment | Security Holder | Yes | Against | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Grassroots and other lobbying | Security Holder | Yes | Against | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Mortgage servicing operations | Security Holder | Yes | Against | For |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | BAC | 060505559 | 5/9/2012 | Prohibition on political spending | Security Holder | Yes | Against | For |
| CIT Group Inc | CIT | 125581801 | 5/15/2012 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| CIT Group Inc | CIT | 125581801 | 5/15/2012 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| CIT Group Inc | CIT | 125581801 | 5/15/2012 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| Exelon Corporation | EXC | 30161N101 | 4/2/2012 | Advisory vote to approve executive compensation | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| Exelon Corporation | EXC | 30161N101 | 4/2/2012 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| Exelon Corporation | EXC | 30161N101 | 4/2/2012 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/16/2012 | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/16/2012 | Approve 2012 stock incentive plan | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/16/2012 | Approve auditor | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/16/2012 | Approve directors | Issuer | Yes | For | For |
| PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/16/2012 | Director election majority vote | Security Holder | Yes | Against | For |
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 | Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund Incorporated |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Donald F. Crumrine |
| Donald F. Crumrine, Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief | |
| Executive Officer | |
| (principal executive officer) | |
| Date | 7/24/2012 |
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.