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A fractured Republican Party finally named a Speaker of the House early Saturday morning. Kevin McCarthy was elected to the position after 15 votes in a political fight Americans have not seen since the Civil War. At one point, it seemed that Republicans might come to blows on the House Floor.

Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Panama City) spoke exclusively with News 13 shortly after the final vote in the wee hours of Saturday morning. He said the floor fight was a symptom of a “terribly divided society,” but downplayed the idea that Republicans would not be able to lead going forward.

“This was just an agreement to work together towards the same goals the Republican Party has committed itself to for decades,” Dunn said.

Dunn represents Northwest Florida and comes from the same part of the country as Republican Matt Gaetz (R-Niceville). Gaetz and his “Freedom Caucus” led the revolt against McCarthy’s leadership. However, Dunn voted for McCarthy throughout the process and downplayed the concessions that McCarthy gave away to become Speaker.