Earnings Per Unit (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to limited partners									$ 2,596.9	$ 2,419.9	$ 2,046.9
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of distribution-bearing common units outstanding (in units)									894.0	861.8	824.6
Basic earnings per unit:
Net income attributable to limited partners, basic (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.77	$ 0.66	$ 0.62	$ 0.85	$ 0.70	$ 0.68	$ 0.66	$ 0.76	$ 2.90	$ 2.81	$ 2.48
Numerator:
Net income attributable to limited partners									$ 2,596.9	$ 2,419.9	$ 2,046.9
Denominator:
Distribution-bearing common units outstanding (in units)									894.0	861.8	824.6
Class B units (in units)									2.7	4.5	4.5
Designated Units (in units)									23.4	25.5	29.5
Incremental option units (in units)									1.2	1.4	1.3
Total (in units)									921.3	893.2	859.9
Diluted earnings per unit:
Net income attributable to limited partners, diluted (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.75	$ 0.64	$ 0.60	$ 0.83	$ 0.68	$ 0.66	$ 0.64	$ 0.73	$ 2.82	$ 2.71	$ 2.38