Consolidated Statements of Capital (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Distributions per common unit	$ 0.58	$ 0.53	$ 1.16	$ 1.06

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

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