Currently, New Zealand's parliament only recognises members swearing their allegiance in English and Te Reo Maori.
The bill, sponsored by Labour's Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki, sought to allow members to choose the language which best suited them when being sworn in.
She said this reflected the increased diversity of modern New Zealand, and would allow Pacific people to better understand the gravity of the act.
The bill was defeated 65 votes to 54 in its first reading last week but Ms Kanongata'a-Suisuiki vowed to fight on and quoted a Maori proverb.
