When presidents fill judicial vacancies in district courts,they generally defer to the senators from the state where the vacancy occurs.

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This is known as the "Senatorial Courtesy" tradition and it is typically followed by the president as a gesture of respect to the senators from the state in question. However, it is not a requirement and presidents have occasionally ignored senatorial recommendations.

When Presidents Fill Judicial Vacancies in District Courts,they Generally Defer