An oppostion motion from the Labour Party called for free school meals to be extended outside of term time until April 2021 following a high-profile campaign by Rashford.
The motion was rejected by 322 to 261 after being opposed by the Conservative government.
Among those to vote against the motion were Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and children's minister Vicky Ford.
During the summer school holidays free school meals had been extended to disadvantaged families, following a government U-turn due to public pressure from Rashford.
“But we are in a different position now that we have welcomed all pupils back to school,” Williamson told MPs.
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