Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ (36)	$ 26
SCE
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ (36)	$ 30

Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt

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