Would be interesting to find out that half of all of the major stock holders out there voted no and the other half vote yes and that pass/fail is determined by one vote.
Forget that.
What if nobody voted no and all that voted thought it was a good idea to pay exorbitant salaries and bonuses to our leaders? Upon examination of the vote tally, it could then be surmised that next year, they should ask for 10 times that amount because, well, because they can. Nobody will object, so why not? This same line of reasoning applies to the systematic reduction of our own compensation package. Drivers don't complain so why not take more? Mark my word; More reductions are coming, no matter the economy. Our downward trend began long before the convenient and opportune bubble burst. Why? because few of us say anything. Now, lets return to voting for our leaders compensation.
Vote your displeasure and even though your vote may not result in a technical win, it will be counted. They may think twice when coming to the well next time because there was a quantitative contingent out there that objects to obscene corporate pay. Our leaders may have to be happy with a few less million$.
Or, cast a vote of confidence and tell the board that our leaders deserve more and bigger rewards. Either way, vote.