Finns Party Minister Mari Rantanen survived a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday by a margin of 94–53, with 15 abstentions and 37 MPs absent.
The vote was called by the opposition Greens and supported by the Left Alliance.
The parties said their motion was prompted by a statement from the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, who alleged that the Ministry of the Interior's political leadership had prioritised Christian refugees over those from Muslim-majority countries when preparing the refugee quota.
The Ombudsman has suggested that the Chancellor of Justice investigate the matter. According to the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, the Ministry of the Interior sought to block Muslim refugees from Afghanistan and Syria.
Rantanen has denied that refugee quota selections were based on religious affiliation and has expressed support for an investigation by the Chancellor of Justice.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) last week said that Rantanen had his full support.