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. 811-22767

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VII

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust

120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187

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

Name and Address (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code) of Agent for Service

(630) 765-8000

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

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, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record

============= First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund ==============


MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL LIQUIDITY FUNDS

Ticker:                      Security ID:  61747C582
Meeting Date: MAR 31, 2022   Meeting Type: Special
Record Date:  DEC 27, 2021

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1.1   Elect Director Nancy C. Everett         For       For          Management
1.2   Elect Director Jakki L. Haussler        For       For          Management
1.3   Elect Director Patricia A. Maleski      For       For          Management
1.4   Elect Director Frances L. Cashman       For       For          Management
1.5   Elect Director Eddie A. Grier           For       For          Management

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

There is no proxy voting activity for the fund, as the fund did not hold any votable positions during the reporting period.

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.

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.