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Partners' Capital, Mezzanine Capital and Distributions (Common Cash Distributions Paid) (Details) - Common Unitholders - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | Aug. 14, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | Feb. 14, 2020 | Nov. 14, 2019 | Aug. 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019
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Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Date Paid |  | May 15, 2020 | Feb. 14, 2020 | Nov. 14, 2019 | Aug. 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019
Per Unit Amount (in dollars per unit) |  | $ 0.1500 | $ 0.5500 | $ 0.5500 | $ 0.5500 | $ 0.5500
Total Amount |  | $ 18,387 | $ 67,419 | $ 67,419 | $ 67,419 | $ 67,419
Forecast | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Date Paid | Aug. 14, 2020 |  |  |  |  |
Per Unit Amount (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.1500 |  |  |  |  |
Total Amount | $ 18,387 |  |  |  |  |

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