Income Taxes (Schedule of Future Cash Payments Relating to the Toll Tax) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
2017 Tax Act Toll Tax
Total	$ 1,427.0
2024	634.2
1-3 Years	$ 792.8

Tax Cut And Jobs Act, Toll Tax, To Be Paid, After One Through Three Years

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