Consolidated Statements of Capital (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Distributions per common unit	$ 0.58	$ 0.53	$ 1.74	$ 1.59

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

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