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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Income Allocation and Distributions to Unitholders (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract] |
Net income allocation (as a percent) | 100.00%
Number of days after end of quarter within which distributions must be paid to unitholders (in days) | 45 days

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