Consolidated Statements of Capital (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Distributions per common unit	$ 2.12	$ 1.92	$ 1.76

Aggregate distributions paid during the period for each unit of common units outstanding.

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